McHenry County Property Taxes

McHenry County, North Dakota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$79/mo escrow

#10 of 53 counties in North Dakota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.66%

vs. North Dakota Avg35% below
vs. National Avg64.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,200

State avg $168,606

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,021

$85/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$872

$73/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 53 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in McHenry County, North Dakota

McHenry's tax rate beats national average

McHenry County's effective tax rate of 0.663% is less than half the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax here is just $949 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of $1,741 per year.

Below average in North Dakota

McHenry County ranks in the lower half of North Dakota counties, with an effective rate of 0.663% versus the state average of 0.885%. Homeowners here pay $949 in median property tax, about $511 less than the statewide median of $1,460.

Cheaper than nearby counties

McHenry County's rate of 0.663% is lower than McIntosh County (1.080%) and Nelson County (0.803%), though it's slightly higher than McKenzie County (0.412%). Among the eight-county region, only McKenzie offers a substantially lower effective rate.

Your estimated annual property tax

On McHenry's median home value of $143,200, expect to pay approximately $949 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,021 due to escrow requirements, while those owning outright pay closer to $872.

Could your assessment be wrong?

Many North Dakota homeowners discover their property is overassessed during appeal windows. If you believe your home's valuation is inaccurate, filing a tax assessment appeal could reduce your annual bill—often with minimal paperwork and no filing fee.

How McHenry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

McHenry County$949
North Dakota State Average$1,460
National Average$1,924

McHenry County

0.66%

Effective rate

North Dakota Avg

0.87%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in McHenry County, North Dakota?
The effective property tax rate in McHenry County, North Dakota is 0.66%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in McHenry County?
The median annual property tax payment in McHenry County is $949. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,021, while those without a mortgage pay $872.
How does McHenry County compare to the North Dakota average?
McHenry County's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the North Dakota state average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax in McHenry County is $949, compared to the state average of $1,460.
What is the median home value in McHenry County, North Dakota?
The median home value in McHenry County, North Dakota is $143,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is McHenry County a low property tax area in North Dakota?
Yes — McHenry County's effective property tax rate of 0.66% is below the North Dakota average of 0.87%. The median annual property tax of $949 is also lower the state average of $1,460, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does McHenry County rank for property taxes in North Dakota?
McHenry County ranks #10 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.66% and median annual tax of $949, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.